Tokyo
2 h 15 m¥7,000
- Tokyo Station→ Nasushiobara Station
Tohoku Shinkansen Nasuno.
JR Pass covers this leg - Nasushiobara Station→ Hunter Mountain Shiobara
Free shuttle bus in winter season. Limited schedule on weekdays.
Not covered by JR Pass
Getting to Hunter Mountain Shiobara
From the station
- Nearest station
- Nasushiobara
- Station to lifts
- 60min
Parking
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Local shuttles
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Published access information
Access Guide: Hunter Mountain Shiobara
From Tokyo to Hunter Mountain Shiobara
Total Journey Time
Approximately 3-3.5 hours
Step 1: Tokyo to Nasushiobara Station
By Shinkansen (Recommended)
- Board the Tohoku Shinkansen (Nasuno or Yamabiko)
- Departure stations: Tokyo, Ueno, or Omiya
- Duration: 60-75 minutes
- Cost: ¥5,000-6,000 (unreserved seat)
- Frequency: Multiple trains per hour
Step 2: Nasushiobara Station to Hunter Mountain
By Direct Ski Bus (Winter Season Only)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Cost: ¥1,500-2,000 (one way)
- Operates: December-March on weekends/holidays
- Reservation recommended
- Book through resort website
By Taxi
- Duration: 45-60 minutes
- Cost: ¥12,000-15,000
- Available year-round
- Consider sharing costs with other skiers
Tips
- Purchase JR East Nagano Niigata Pass if making multiple ski trips
- Check bus schedules in advance (limited service on weekdays)
- Some Tokyo tour operators offer day-trip packages with round-trip bus from central Tokyo (4 hours each way)
Contact
Hunter Mountain Shiobara: +81-287-32-4580